A new report urges lawmakers to fix Illinois’ community college transfer system, citing credit issues and student debt.

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly joins the 2026 Senate race to replace Dick Durbin, setting up a primary clash with Pritzker allies.

Illinois Senate Democrats split over Gov. Pritzker’s plan to let community colleges offer four-year degrees in key fields.

Illinois' proposed overhaul of university funding meets pushback from U of I, which says the plan could hurt flagship ...

Illinois revenue projections rise slightly, but lawmakers remain cautious amid inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty.

Illinois unions push for mandatory nurse staffing ratios amid hospital pushback, worker burnout, and patient safety concerns.

Illinois lawmakers near a transit funding reform deal as tensions rise with the RTA over oversight and spending.

A mistrial is declared in Sen. Emil Jones III’s bribery case after a jury deadlocks; retrial decision expected in June.

CHATHAM — The driver of a vehicle involved in a deadly crash Monday at an after-school program formerly worked for the ...

Illinois honors nine fallen police officers while officials call for changes to laws they say put communities and officers at ...

Blocking Trump’s agenda must be the first priority, Stratton said, to allow congressional Democrats to move forward on ...

“There are decades of research that supports that after-school programs improve school day performance, grades and attendance ...